Beyond Calgary - things to see + do
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COCHRANE
CAPTURE THE FLAG PAINTBALL & AIRSOFT Over 35 years providing Paintball and Airsoft session . Splatmaster for ages 6 and over on 116 acre and 22 course facility . Rental equipment and unlimited play time included . Individual , groups , corporate events , team building . 72032 North , Range Rd 40 , Cochrane , 403-932-9510 , info @ capturetheflag . com , www . capturetheflag . com
COCHRANE TOURISM ASSOCIATION Destination marketing organization . Recreational activities . Accommodation . Events . Restaurants . Shopping . Historic downtown . Skate park . Parks . Trails . Seasonal Visitor Information Centre . Twenty minutes west of Calgary . Less than an hour from Banff . 403-981-6716 , cochranetourism @ gmail . com , www . cochrane-tourism . ca
GLENEAGLES , THE LINKS OF Public 18-hole course . Overlooks Bow River and Canadian Rockies . Yearround conference , meeting , special event , wedding facilities . Twenty-five minutes from downtown Calgary . 100 GlenEagles Dr , Cochrane , 403-932-1100 , info @ gleneaglesgolf . com , www . gleneaglesgolf . com
YAMNUSKA WOLFDOG SANCTUARY Interactive guided wolf dog tours for ages 12 and over . Self guided tour for ages six and over includes interpretive walk around sanctuary . Year-round interpretive centre to visit and learn about wolves , promoting wolf conservation . Range Road 53 , Cochrane , 587-890-9653 , toll free : 1-877-565- 9372 , yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary @ gmail . com , www . yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary . com
DRUMHELLER
ATLAS COAL MINE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Historic coal mine museum . Mine tours . Industrial heritage . Special events . School and group tours . Train ride . Across river from historic East Coulee . Drumheller , 403-822-2220 , info @ atlascoalmine . ab . ca , www . atlascoalmine . ab . ca
BADLANDS AMPHITHEATRE Annual summer concert series , which has featured groups such as Tom Cochrane , Blue Rodeo , and Paul Brandt . Other events include Beethoven in the Badlands and the annual Blues and BBQ concert . Visit website for information on upcoming concerts and events . 605 - 17 St SW , Drumheller , 403-823-2001 , info @ badlandsamp . com , www . badlandsamp . com
CANADIAN BADLANDS PASSION PLAY , THE Journey back 2000 years in a stunning natural badlands amphitheatre as the life of Jesus is presented by over 200 actors on Canada ’ s largest outdoor theatre stage . Only nine performances each July . 605 - 17 St SW , Drumheller , 403-823-2001 , toll free : 1-888-823-2001 , info @ canadianpassionplay . com , www . canadianpassionplay . com
CANADIAN BADLANDS TOURISM A non-profit partnership engaged in developing and promoting the region as Alberta ’ s next iconic-tourism destination . From urban centres to scenic drives see coulee landscapes and hoodoo rock formations , fossil deposits , dinosaur bones and more . Accommodations , attractions and events . 181 North Railway Ave E , Drumheller , 403-823-7741 , web @ canadianbadlands . com , www . canadianbadlands . com
DRUMHELLER AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Climb 106 stairs inside the World ’ s Largest Dinosaur , a 26.2 metre tall Tyrannosaurus Rex overlooking the badlands in Drumheller . Visitor Information Centre . Gift shop . Public washrooms . Open year-round . 60 - 1 Ave W , Drumheller , 403-823-8100 , toll free : 1-866-823-8100 , www . drumhellerchamber . com
ROSEBUD THEATRE Alberta ’ s largest rural professional theatre . Ticket price includes buffet meal and live music . Theatre only available . Historic , rural setting . Gift shops . Galleries . Bed and breakfasts . On Highway 840 , one hour northeast of Calgary . 102 Railway Ave , Rosebud , 403-677-2001 , toll free : 1-800-267-7553 , boxoffice @ rosebudtheatre . com , www . rosebudtheatre . com
ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM World-renowned museum of paleantology focusing on Alberta ’ s fossil heritage . One of the world ’ s largest displays of complete dinosaur skeletons . Educational programs . Playground . Walking trails . Cafeteria . Gift shop . Audio guides . Highway 838 , Midland Provincial Park , Drumheller , 403-823-7707 , toll free : 1-888-440-4240 , tyrrell . info @ gov . ab . ca , www . tyrrellmuseum . com
TRAVEL DRUMHELLER In the heart of the Badlands located 110 km northeast of Calgary . Family hiking , golfing , live theatre , shopping , dining . Several museums and dinosaur statues throughout town . Home of the Royal Tyrrell Museum . 403-823-1331 , admin @ traveldrumheller . com , www . traveldrumheller . com
TREKCETERA MUSEUM First and only Star Trek museum in Canada . Home to authentic , original costumes , props and set pieces from movies and television with an emphasis on the Star Trek series and movies . Gift shop . 802 Highway 9 S , Drumheller , 403-485-6611 , trekcetera @ starfleet . com , www . trekcetera . com
KANANASKIS
ALBERTA ’ S KANANASKIS Destination marketing organization for Kananaskis country . Sightseeing and adventure products . Hiking . Biking . Fishing . Horseback riding . Golf . Rafting . Kayaking . Canoeing . Rock climbing . Skiing . Snowshoeing . Camping . Accommodations . Teepee village . PO Box 44 , Kananaskis Village , 403-591-7171 , toll free : 1-888-897-3777 , www . albertaskananaskis . com
BOUNDARY RANCH / GUINN OUTFITTING LTD . Trail rides / pack trips from one hour to six days . Meeting facilities . Team building . Rodeos . Barbecue events for groups up to 1,000 people . Restaurant . Gift shop . Western-themed activities . 2 Guinn ’ s Rd , Highway 40 , Kananaskis , 403-591-7171 , toll free : 1-877-591-7177 , info @ boundaryranch . com , www . boundaryranch . com
LAKE LOUISE
LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT AND SUMMER GONDOLA Year-round destination . Ski resort : 4,200 acres , 139 runs , nine lifts and terrain park from November to May . Gondola with mountain views , walks , interpretive programs and grizzly bear viewing from May to September . Ride and dine packages . 1 Whitehorn Rd ., Box 5 , Lake Louise , 403-522-3555 , toll free : 1-877-956-8473 , info @ skilouise . com , www . skilouise . com
TIMBERLINE TOURS Ten minutes to 10-day trail rides . Rides in Banff National Park . Located behind Deer Lodge in Lake Louise . PO Box 14 , Lake Louise , 403-522-3743 , toll free : 1-888-858-3388 , info @ timberlinetours . ca , www . timberlinetours . ca
OKOTOKS
CHINOOK HONEY COMPANY LTD . Honey bee interpretive centre with live observation hive . Honey winery ( meadery ) with tastings . Organized tours . Picnic facilities . Gift store with honey wine and products . Highway 7 and 16 St W , Okotoks , 403-995-0830 , info @ chinookhoney . com , www . chinookhoney . com
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